Teacher,
Program Specialist, College Instructor, Tutor
“Denise, you are a true expert teacher… genuinely passionate and so knowledgeable... You have been so attentive and addressed the concerns of everyone in the class…You have inspired me to be a better teacher.”
Dianne, Second Grade Teacher
Expertise
Disability Studies in Education * Inclusion * Universal Design for Learning * Differentiated Instruction * Individuals with Disabilities Education Act * General and Special Education Co-Teaching * Online Course Design & Instruction * Early Literacy Instruction * Tutoring * Coaching * Advocacy
Experience
35+ Years in Education
K-12 and Higher Education
Classroom and Online
K-12 Teacher & Resource Specialist 14 Years
Special Education Program Specialist 7 Years
Case Management,
Program Management,
Professional Development, Dispute Resolution, Compliance
College Instructor, Teacher Education 15 Years
UCLA Extension; University of San Diego; Lewis & Clark
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
Education & Licenses
Master’s Degree, Teachers College, Columbia University
General and Special Education Teaching Licenses
Additional Training:
Early Literacy Instruction
Special Education Administration
Interagency Partnerships & Grants
Comprehensive Planning for Professional Development
Teaching Adult Learners
Online Course Design & Instruction